TEENAGERS and young people in Nuneaton and Bedworth are being asked to help shape the future of volunteering in the borough.

Organisers say voluntary work does not have a 'street cred' impact with today's youngsters.

So a conference is being organised in Bulkington to help improve the image of voluntary work among young people.

Sue Palanganda, the chief officer of the Volunteer Centre - Nuneaton and Bed-worth, said: "Volunteering has a very traditional image and is not very appealing to young people.

"We are trying to give the image of volunteering more street cred - and we want young people to tell us how to make volunteering more appealing to them."

The group is organising a Youth Conference on volunteering at the Village Centre, in School Road, Bulkington, tomorrow (Tuesday) at 11.30am.

Mrs Palanganda said: "Delegates will be asked to contribute and discuss the types of volunteering opportunities that interest them and let us know their expectations of volunteering."

Sandra White, the Volunteer Centre's project officer, said the conference would be an opportunity for young people to have their say and influence the future development of volunteering in the borough.

* ANYONE wanting details about volunteering opportunities in the borough can contact the Volunteer Centre on 024 7631 5151.